EXQUISITE MATCHED PAIR OF 1654 DATED DUTCH CANNON OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

SN 107,109. These cannon are among the finest quality and condition that can be found. They are beautifully marked on base ring by maker and dated in a large banner on breech. Cannons have fine floral decorations at breech, cascabel and on several rings. Each cannon has a pair of decorated handles in the shape of detailed stylized dolphins. Cornelis Ouderogge was a well known bronze founder best known for his cannon, originally working in Amsterdam but later moved to Rotterdam where the bulk of his cannon were made. Cornelis died in 1672 but his sons carried on with the foundry trade making bells and ordnance. Many of his cannon were mounted in the ramparts of the city of Rotterdam for defense. In 1830 the artillery department of the Department of War stated that these antique cannon should be melted down with the permission of Rotterdam. Few of his large cannon were spared. This is a wonderful pair of survivors that display handsomely on a pair of stepped naval carriages. PROVENANCE: Frank E. Bivins. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon are fine overall with green and bronze patina. Bbls measure 34” and length overall is about 37”. Bores are smooth and measure 1-5/8”. Markings are all well discerned. Each base ring is marked, “CORNELIS OUDEROGGE FECIT ROTTERDAM”. Breeches have well discerned raised relief device with banner containing dates of manufacture “1654”. Accompanying carriages are for display and are of later vintage. 4-54214 JS247 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1404

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1404	$47,200.00	EXQUISITE MATCHED PAIR OF 1654 DATED DUTCH CANNON OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. SN 107,109. These cannon are among the finest quality and condition that can be found. They are beautifully marked on base ring by maker and dated in a large banner on breech. Cannons have fine floral decorations at breech, cascabel and on several rings. Each cannon has a pair of decorated handles in the shape of detailed stylized dolphins. Cornelis Ouderogge was a well known bronze founder best known for his cannon, originally working in Amsterdam but later moved to Rotterdam where the bulk of his cannon were made. Cornelis died in 1672 but his sons carried on with the foundry trade making bells and ordnance. Many of his cannon were mounted in the ramparts of the city of Rotterdam for defense. In 1830 the artillery department of the Department of War stated that these antique cannon should be melted down with the permission of Rotterdam. Few of his large cannon were spared. This is a wonderful pair of survivors that display handsomely on a pair of stepped naval carriages. PROVENANCE: Frank E. Bivins. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon are fine overall with green and bronze patina. Bbls measure 34” and length overall is about 37”. Bores are smooth and measure 1-5/8”. Markings are all well discerned. Each base ring is marked, “CORNELIS OUDEROGGE FECIT ROTTERDAM”. Breeches have well discerned raised relief device with banner containing dates of manufacture “1654”. Accompanying carriages are for display and are of later vintage. 4-54214 JS247 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1404 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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EXQUISITE MATCHED PAIR OF 1654 DATED DUTCH CANNON OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.